Ginisang Monggo
Ginisang Monggo is a popular dish in Filipino cuisine that is made with mung beans, also known as "monggo" in Tagalog. This hearty and nutritious stew is a staple in many Filipino households, often being served as a side dish or even as the main course.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mung beans
- 5 cups water
- 1 lb pork cut into long strips
- 1 small onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 29 grams shiitake mushroom
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 piece beef bouillon cube
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 cup fresh ampalaya leaves (bitter gourd leaves)
Instructions
- In a pot, combine the mung beans with water, cover, and boil over medium-high heat until they soften, approximately 45 minutes. Once cooked, remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate pan, fry the pork until it turns golden brown, then push it to the side of the pan. Add the onion and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes, followed by the tomato and mushroom. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked mung beans, beef broth, and beef bouillon cube. Cook for another 10 minutes before adding the ampalaya leaves (bitter gourd leaves).
- Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy your meal.
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Nutrition
Calories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 34gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1067mgPotassium: 1173mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 324IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 5mg
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